Is a Smart Home Really Smart Without Energy Management?
VirtualThe Intelligent Energy Home: Automation, Demand Response, and the Consumer
VirtualThe Connected Grid: Orchestrating DERs for a Flexible Energy Future
VirtualSponsored By Carrier
A home filled with connected devices may appear smart, but without the ability to actively manage and optimize energy, it may be missing the very capability that will define the next generation of intelligent homes. As homeowners increasingly adopt batteries, solar, EVs, and connected devices, the next evolution of the smart home will be defined not by connectivity alone, but by the ability to intelligently manage and optimize energy.
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This webinar explores why behind-the-meter distributed energy resources (DERs), particularly battery storage and HVAC systems, are becoming foundational elements of the modern smart home. Attendees will learn how batteries serve as a major energy asset at the center of the home, why not all battery storage solutions are created equal, and how different storage technologies deliver different outcomes, from backup power and bill savings to sustainability and grid participation. The session will also examine the often-overlooked role of HVAC, the largest energy load in most homes, and how it can work alongside batteries, solar, and EVs to create a more resilient, efficient, and energy-intelligent home. Drawing on emerging trends in home energy management, this discussion will position the smart home as a future grid asset, where coordinated behind-the-meter resources can be aggregated into virtual power plants to deliver flexibility, resilience, and value beyond the individual home.
The growth of smart thermostats, connected appliances, energy management platforms, EVs, solar, and battery storage is creating new opportunities to manage energy use across the home. As utilities and energy providers look to reduce peak demand and improve grid flexibility, success increasingly depends on engaging consumers and coordinating a growing ecosystem of connected energy devices.
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This session examines the evolution of home energy management and demand response, including the technologies, programs, and consumer behaviors shaping participation. Panelists will discuss how utilities, energy providers, device manufacturers, and technology companies can make energy management easier for consumers, automate participation, and translate connected devices into measurable energy and grid benefits.
The rapid growth of distributed energy resources—including solar, battery storage, EVs, smart appliances, and connected energy devices—is transforming how energy is generated, managed, and consumed. Utilities and energy providers are increasingly looking beyond individual assets toward connected platforms that can aggregate and coordinate resources to support grid reliability and flexibility.
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This session explores the technologies, partnerships, and market models enabling a more connected and distributed grid. Panelists discuss the evolution of DER management and virtual power plants, the challenges of interoperability and orchestration, and how utilities, aggregators, automakers, energy providers, and technology companies can unlock greater value from distributed assets.
